Here's a brief summary of what you will find in a Pipe extrusion line.

Main Components
  • Extruder- Material is pushed through with turning screw causing friction and heating the material through screen changer/nozzle.
  • Vacuum Tank- Sizes pipe but keeps it from collapsing. Maintains desired form while cooling off mold with sprayers.
  • Belt Puller- Transports material from Vacuum tank to saw.
  • Cutoff Saw- Cuts the formed product into desired length.
  • Coilers- Spinning arms in a wheel shape that supports fast continuous extrusion.
  • Corrugators-Passes mold past nozzle while still remaining connected to extruder.
Materials Commonly Used in Pipe Extrusion:
  • Low/High Density Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Polyurethane
  • Polystryene
  • PVC
  • Nylon
Products Made in Pipe Extrusion:
  • Industrial Pipe
  • Corrugated Pipe
  • Drainage Pipe
  • Lumber
  • Fences
  • Windows
  • Straws
  • Medical Tubing